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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s role in elephant conservation on World Elephant Day, saying the country is home to over 60 per cent of the world’s wild Asian elephants. He also praised conservation personnel and local communities supporting elephant protection efforts

CSIR-IICT Hyderabad has signed a technology transfer agreement with Viridis Biopharma for an IND-ready phytopharmaceutical developed from Gymnema sylvestre to treat diabetic foot ulcers. The technology has undergone extensive pharmacological, analytical, formulation, stability and safety evaluations.

Rodolphe Manoukian will perform in Hyderabad on August 16 as part of his India Tour. The darbuka artist will bring percussion, electronic and contemporary sounds to Big Bull Club, with Flipsyde also performing during the five-hour music and dance event.

Farhan Akhtar has shared rare, hand-drawn storyboards from ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ as the cult film marks 25 years. The actor-filmmaker revealed his meticulous approach to planning scenes, while reflecting on the movie’s enduring legacy and Excel Entertainment’s journey

Manam Chocolate has opened a 100-sq-ft beverage bar at its Karkhana in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The outlet offers more than 24 hot, cold, plant-based beverages and shakes, with customers able to customise drinks using 14 craft chocolate couvertures.

Tension prevailed at the proposed PM Ekta Unity Mall site in Raidurgam after police stopped BRS leaders from inspecting it. BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged irregularities in land allocation and tenders, demanded documents and accused the government of favouring private developers

Hyderabad’s leisure scene is expanding beyond its traditional attractions, offering immersive entertainment, private karaoke, outdoor adventures, interactive museums, arcade gaming and luxury cinema. Here are seven trending experiences across the city for those looking to try something different.

Babar Azam has returned to the ICC Test batting top 10 after Pakistan’s eight-wicket win over West Indies in Port of Spain. Abdullah Shafique climbed 25 places, while Sajid Khan, Mohammad Ali and Ali Usman also gained ground.

Vijay Sethupathi’s upcoming film with director Balaji Tharaneetharan has been titled ‘Baththa’ and will release worldwide on October 1. The film marks their third collaboration and reunites Vijay Sethupathi with Atlee, who presents the project and serves as its producer

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched AI Hub Switzerland in Hyderabad, a platform designed to help users, businesses and policymakers navigate artificial intelligence through tool comparisons, compliance frameworks, case studies, learning resources and guidance on responsible AI adoption.

Healthy eating does not always require strict diets. Cutting out food groups, trusting “healthy” labels, eating too little protein, ignoring portions, drinking sugary beverages and blindly following diet trends can undermine balanced eating and make healthy habits difficult to sustain.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government will verify funds raised by 72 YouTubers for flood relief, checking whether donations reached the state and how they were used. Authorities aim to ensure transparency, prevent duplication and coordinate private relief efforts

Passengers at Kolkata airport protested after an Air India Express flight to Chennai was delayed for nearly six hours due to a technical fault. The flight, carrying about 170 passengers, eventually departed after noon, while travellers criticised communication and lack of assistance

Indian intelligence agencies have warned of a possible Pakistani provocation along the Line of Control amid growing unrest in PoK and Balochistan. Officials suspect Islamabad could seek to divert domestic pressure through military or terror activity, while India remains on heightened security alert

Tata Group stocks plunged up to 5.95 per cent, erasing nearly Rs 46,000 crore in market value after N. Chandrasekaran decided against seeking reappointment as Tata Sons chairman in 2027, triggering investor concerns over succession at the conglomerate.

A neutral international trade settlement system, where no single nation's domestic politics determines the monetary conditions of every other nation, has never been built—because the nation that benefits the most from the current arrangement has never faced sufficient pressure to accept an alternative

Kareena Kapoor wished Sara Ali Khan on her 31st birthday with a playful social media post featuring Saif Ali Khan, Sara and Ibrahim. Kareena also joked about Sara’s food preferences, while the actress celebrated her birthday with family and friends.

A 37-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her husband while she slept at their Ghatkesar home on Wednesday. Police suspect alcohol addiction and suspicion over her conduct as possible motives and have registered a case against the husband.

The Centre has redefined the active floodplain of the Ganga and its tributaries, introducing regulatory and warning zones based on flood return periods. The August 2026 amendment aims to strengthen riverbank protection, reduce pollution pressures and preserve natural groundwater recharge functions

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rejected Home Minister Amit Shah’s proposed Parliament discussion, calling it a “lecture” and demanding accountability over alleged pellet-gun firing at protesting students. Gandhi said Shah should resign if he ordered the action or failed to prevent it

Paul Pogba is reportedly set to leave AS Monaco after another injury setback, barely a year after joining the Ligue 1 club. The French midfielder’s Monaco spell has been disrupted by injuries following his return from an 18-month doping ban.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he was ready to answer all questions in Parliament over police action against students during the July 20 NEET protest march. He accused the Opposition of disrupting proceedings and proposed a detailed discussion from Wednesday to Thursday

Gujarat ATS and Rajasthan Police busted an interstate gang allegedly stealing crude oil from an HPCL pipeline in Rajasthan’s Balotra district, arresting eight people. Investigators found an illegally installed valve near Kaludi village and are probing the stolen oil’s quantity, sale and wider network

Hyderabad Police detained 116 suspicious persons during the Lal Darwaza Bonalu celebrations on August 9 and 10. Facial recognition technology helped identify eight people with previous criminal records, while no theft, mobile phone theft or chain-snatching cases were reported.